5 weeks anxiety!

[Runninglady87]

Hello!

I am 5 weeks today, my hcg at 4 weeks 3 days was 1043 which I think is good?

I'm now just overcome with constant anxiety about having symptoms or not. Some days I'm hungry all the time, others not at all. Some days I feel little cramps, some days not. Has anyone else felt like this? I'm so worried! My scan is booked in for the 25th so a while away yet. I don't have any bleeding or anything like that it's more just not really feeling pregnant! Week 4 I was starving all the time, it's a bit of a change this week!

Sorry for the rambling post. Just wanted to see if anyone else feels or has felt like me.

[sj482]

Hi, we are exactly the same as we have said before and our scan day is the same too! my symptoms are all a bit mixed. My cramping all stopped yesterday so then I am googling like a mad woman! I feel a bit sick in the morning but then wonder if that is nerves! Im not as bothered by food and probably eat smaller portions. I think that every pregnancy is different within and between women - or that is what I keep telling myself. Not sure this is giving you the answers you want but letting you know that you re not alone!

[Runninglady87 in reply to sj482]

Aw yes we are on the same time line. How funny that are scans are the same day too. Let's keep our fingers crossed for each other. I think I've been feeling rather overwhelmed and stressed, hopefully I calm down soon. I've stopped taking tests which is a good start!!

Lets keep each other company on this journey for sure. Xxx

[sj482 in reply to Runninglady87]

100% I still have a slight test addiction! I have been really quite stressed but found the mindful ivf app really useful and acupuncture!

[Runninglady87 in reply to sj482]

oh bless you, little bean is making themselves comfy now. Im going to try and take my own advice and enjoy this moment. It is so hard though I know. My anxiety and moodswings have beeb terrible today. Xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Runninglady. Just keep up with any prescribed medication and your Folic Acid. It's not that long until your scan when you get to meet your little one. Not everypone has symptoms, so no worries, I am sure they will catch up with you. Diane

[Runninglady87 in reply to DianeArnold]

Hello, thank you so much, yes I'm still taking folic acid, vitamin D and 3*200mg of progesterone a day. I've got my hen weekend coming up soon so that's something nice and relaxed to take my mind off of things 😊😊

I have my viability scan on the 25th, I cannot wait to see my little one. It will be so magical. Xxx

[Redsequin]

Hi lovely. For many people, symptoms come and go inconsistently, particularly so early on in pregnancy. I know that was the case for me, and I did a lot of Googling and concluded it was normal. Sorry! I know it’s stressful, but I don’t believe it’s anything to worry about especially at this stage.

[Runninglady87 in reply to Redsequin]

Aw thank you for this, reading this has helped me breathe a bit easier today. Who said this would be easy. I feel like I sail from one worry to the next! Xx

[StarsAllAround]

Hi Runninglady, I think everyone who gets a BFP through fertility treatment experiences anxiety and over analyses everything. So don't be hard on yourself. Every womens experience of pregnancy is different some will have no symptoms at all others will have every symptom going. Symptom analysing will drive you crazy (it definitely made me crazy🤪). Try and find something to take your mind off it like binge watching a TV series or try a new hobby something that takes concentration. You could also plan little treats fou yourself and your OH. Good luck 👍